Jeep Transmission Problems by Model
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Owners have filed 9,667 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 6 Jeep models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Jeep Cherokee (4,999). Per 1,000 sold, the highest rate is the Jeep Cherokee at 2.75 and the lowest is the Jeep Wrangler at 0.42, against a 0.28 median across all 53 rated models.
Jeep models by transmission complaints
| Model | Transmission complaints | Per 1,000 sold | Share of all complaints | Worst years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Cherokee | 4,999 | 2.75 | 50.8% | 2014, 2015 and 2019 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 1,834 | 0.42 | 14.7% | 2012, 2013 and 2024 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1,750 | 0.45 | 13.7% | 2014 and 2015 |
| Jeep Compass | 504 | — | 14.4% | 2018, 2016 and 2017 |
| Jeep Renegade | 423 | — | 19.4% | 2015, 2017 and 2016 |
| Jeep Gladiator | 157 | 0.6 | 16% | 2021 and 2020 |
Per 1,000 sold appears only where published U.S. sales exist for at least three model years. Data fetched July 2026 to November 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Jeep have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 9,667 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 6 Jeep models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Jeep Cherokee (4,999). Per 1,000 sold, the highest rate is the Jeep Cherokee at 2.75 and the lowest is the Jeep Wrangler at 0.42, against a 0.28 median across all 53 rated models.
Which Jeep models have the most transmission complaints?
the Jeep Cherokee (4,999), the Jeep Wrangler (1,834) and the Jeep Grand Cherokee (1,750), by owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Raw counts favor high-selling models, so compare the per-1,000-sold column too.
Which Jeep has the fewest transmission complaints per 1,000 sold?
The Jeep Wrangler, at 0.42 transmission complaints per 1,000 sold across its rated years. That is a complaint rate, not a failure rate.
Sources
- NHTSA complaints by vehicle (owner complaints API) — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Report a vehicle safety problem — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration